IJR News

Orioles win 5-4 on Beavers walk-off, keep playoff hopes alive

Dylan Beavers has produced his third walk-off victory of the season for the Baltimore Orioles, including clutch RBI singles that sealed wins against the Braves and Jays as Baltimore stays in playoff contention. His late-game heroics, along with strong team support and trust from manager Brandon Hyde, highlight the Orioles’ momentum and Beavers’ growing reputation as a game-changing hitter.

Dylan Beavers Jackson Holliday

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Mets Eye Peralta Rental, Other Deadline Moves

As the August 3 trade deadline nears, the Yankees are reportedly pursuing bullpen upgrades, including a potential reunion with left-hander Wandy Peralta from San Diego to add late-inning depth. In addition, talks around the Padres’ Mason Miller as a high-impact non-traditional trade target underscore New York’s push for two trusted lefty relievers to accompany Bednar, Headrick, and Yarbrough down the stretch.

Freddy Peralta

Jul 27, 2026

WNBA

Azzi Fudd Wins 2026 All-Star 3-Point Contest

The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago will feature four Shooting Stars teams representing Minnesota, Seattle, Washington and the Dallas/Dallas-era Detroit market, blending legends Elena Delle Donne, Lauren Jackson, Rebekkah Brunson and Deanna Nolan with current stars and Nike EYBL high school talent. The event, part of a Friday night doubleheader with a 3-point contest and culminates in a televised showcase at Wintrust Arena, will also highlight rising players like Jessica Shepard, Shakira Austin and Flau’jae Johnson and air on ESPN.

Elena Delle Donne Jessica Shepard

Jul 27, 2026

Markets

Digital Realty Reports Q2 Earnings Beat, Guidance Up

Digital Realty Trust posted robust Q2 2026 results with about $1.9 billion in revenue, marking 18% sequential and 29% year-over-year growth driven by data-center developments and interconnection initiatives, alongside strategic moves such as a $9 billion Columbia Capital-related acquisition. Management raised full-year guidance and Core FFO per share to approximately $8.15–$8.20, with stronger EBITDA and AFFO outlooks amid sustained demand, while maintaining a manageable leverage profile despite competitive pressures.

Jul 26, 2026

Crime

Former accountant jailed for laundering $5.3M

A former Atlanta CPA, Ronald Deabler, was sentenced to four years for laundering $5.3 million stolen from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, with about $4 million recovered, in a case tied to a business email–compromise scheme. Separately, Springfield CPA Ray Leonard Marple was sentenced to 18 months for wire fraud and filing false tax returns related to embezzling $415,481.50 from a family trust and underreporting income, with restitution totaling about $501,692.

Jul 25, 2026

Crime

Epstein-linked scout Siad found dead in France

Daniel Siad, a French-Swedish modeling scout with numerous references in the Epstein files over a decade, was found dead at his Colombes home while under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking network, with autopsy to determine the cause. Across reports, Siad denied involvement, saying he trusted Epstein and had introduced women to him, while investigators probe his role and whether his recruitment contributed to abuses.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jul 25, 2026

Lawsuits

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Heir Sues Trust

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow Tenisha Warner is suing his mother, Pamela Warner, the trustee of the Warner Family Trust, claiming the May 2022 prenuptial agreement left her more than $1.2 million in promised benefits unpaid, including life insurance, a monthly salary, and retirement provisions. The suit seeks to recover the owed amounts and to block trust distributions while the dispute proceeds, noting the estate may be insufficient to satisfy the claims on the anniversary of Warner’s death in Costa Rica.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Jul 25, 2026

Insider Trading

Volkswagen Engineers Charged in Rivian Insider Trading

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Volkswagen engineers, Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank, with securities fraud for insider trading tied to Volkswagen and Rivian’s joint venture, alleging they profited over $300,000 by buying Rivian stock and options on information about the project codenamed “Project Climb” before public announcement. Investigations note that Stamp and Plank sought illicit advantage despite knowing it was illegal, with Stamp researching insider-trading statutes days before the deal and a relative of Plank inquiring about punishment, as prosecutors underscore that such actions undermine fair markets and investor trust amid Rivian’s 23% stock rise following the announcement and Volkswagen’s investment plans moving up to $5.8 billion.

U.S. Department of Justice Rivian

Jul 24, 2026

AI

Big Bear Eagle Habitat Secured by OpenAI Founders

Conservation groups secured more than $10 million to purchase Moon Camp land on Big Bear Lake, preventing a 50-home development and protecting the habitat of the area’s famed bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. A late donation of $5.5 million from OpenAI co-founders Anna and Greg Brockman helped complete the funding, enabling the land trust to finalize the purchase and dedicate resources for ongoing land care.

OpenAI Anna

Jul 24, 2026

Gaming

Global PSN Outage with 5,000 UK Reports

A global PlayStation Network outage disrupted PS4/PS5 connectivity and services with users reporting login, store access, and licensing issues, prompting widespread frustration and questions about a digital-only future. The outages appeared international and followed mixed signals from Sony’s status updates, fueling discussion about broader server reliability and the impact on ongoing online play.

The United Kingdom Sony

Jul 24, 2026

Rare Black-Crowned Night Heron Spotted at Holnicote Estate, Somerset, Highlighting Wetland Restoration

The rare black-crowned night heron was captured on cameras at Holnicote Estate in Somerset, marking one of the UK’s rare sightings and highlighting ongoing freshwater restoration led by the National Trust. The sighting is framed as validation of landscape-scale river and wetland work—beaver-assisted hydrology, wetland creation, and habitat restoration—that are boosting biodiversity and resilience to drought in the region.

The United Kingdom Somerset